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Mr Sarkozy and Ms Merkel - at odds over the Mediterranean Union (Photo: © Council of the European Union, 2000-2005)

Franco-German summit postponed amidst speculation of rift

A planned meeting between the leaders of France and Germany for 3 March has been postponed until June amid speculation that disagreement over Paris' proposed Mediterranean Union is the cause.

According to a report in German daily Die Welt on Friday, the mini-summit between President Nicolas Sarkozy and Chancellor Angela Merkel will now take place three months later, on 9 June, as the two sides are unable to find a common position on the proposed union.

Paris has denied the accusat...

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Mr Sarkozy and Ms Merkel - at odds over the Mediterranean Union (Photo: © Council of the European Union, 2000-2005)

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